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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Penang is indeed a food haven, where both tourists and locals are blessed with many good foods. When it comes to Peranakan or rather, Nyonya food, we could never forget Penang..... aside from Malacca and Singapore.

Nyonya Willow used to be located in a home at Sungai Tiram but now it's currently moved to Arena Curve. Getting there is a little tricky as the parking space around Olive Tree hotel is usually full, thus I'd recommend to park inside the Arena curve where the entrance is situated opposite d'piazza. I personally find that it's now situated in a more strategic place, as it's easily accessible and nearer to my work place.

As it was on a usual weekday lunch, we ordered a few dishes like jiu hu char (RM14) , lor bak (RM16), kapitan chicken (RM16), pork leg vinegar (RM18), perut ikan (RM18) and babi ponteh (RM16). I'd recommend the kapitan chicken and perut ikan, as well as their gulai tumis (I tried it earlier in my previous visit).

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

It's been a while since I've gotten my passport stamped, thus, I thought I could do a day trip at the southern Thailand border. Being a frequent traveler to Thailand, I've always booked a van service to take me to the border. This time, it's really my first time trying out going to the border by foot.

It wasn't a good day for me as I forgotten to bring my umbrella.
Thus, I bought a not-so-nice one that day.
Moreover exchange rate is really bad. It's like 8.30 rate.
Then, I didn't know how to get the immigration form. So i chose the easier way to go to the shop and get it printed out (I later found out from my next trip that i can walk into the office to get one)

I started my walk along the shops to take a look at clothes, food, and also I bought a floor mat (funny, i thought it was nice). Also, not forgetting 7-11 for the cold drinks.
The weather was really crazy that I stopped at McD for free wifi and aircon, and the samurai pork burger.

Seriously, tahpau-ed Pork Leg rice in McD.

After much rest, I seriously continued my 'walking journey' to MBI and Asian Cultural village.
Have heard a lot about mface, mbi, mcoin and decided to pay a visit to this place.

I walked really far for this, while stopping by tesco lotus.
It's not difficult to find, as it's just along the main road of the small Dannok town.
It's on our left hand side from the immigration border.

I was greeted with love locks.

Then, there were many pandas.

It's day time. So, no lights ok?

Hello Kitty along the way

The famous Koh Kae peanuts

(i manage to buy from tesco lotus.. yay )

The famous Dinosaur park.

Interestingly, we can use mcoin to transact anything within the Asean Cultural Village. Thus, it's seriously a cashless place, provided if you have invested in Mface. I didn't enter any of the parks as it require entrance fees as I find it not really worth it (or you may call it cheapskate).

Felt a little stupid after snapping so many pictures under the hot sun.

So decided to leave the Asean Cultural Village, and i was there too early, thus there weren't visitors there. It's just some crazy Malaysian (me) walking towards the place (Most people had transport to the place)

I was finally in the aircon place.

Decided to walk to the MBI international resorts to have a look at the things. I see many malaysian stuff though.

Had an awesome boat noodles with chicken rice. Unlimited supplies of fresh leaves/vege.

When it starts to get dark around 8pm, I started walking back to the border, dropped by to see some clothes along the way and grabbed some snacks at the night market.

Monday, December 21, 2015

Whenever I go for fish and chips, it reminds me somewhere far, like the Fremantle fish&chips or the fish & chips at Bondi Beach. I have never liked the frozen fish and chips fillet, so, the fish and chips at Uncle Albert's is good for me. Well, it has almost the same style as Blue Reef's, except that over here, there is a free soup and iced lemon tea (I cant remember if it's for orders before 8pm or so)

This place is perfect for a weekend!While strolling along the marina, and shopping at the flea market, at the same time, there are many restaurants for pit stops!

So, here I am, trying out this place, after so long (they have already opened since 2013).

While reading about this place, it seems that this restaurant started in Greentown, Ipoh. So, Penang is the 2nd branch. (I would believe so)

The soup of the day

The generous portion of fish and chips with iced lemon tea.

I honestly cant remember which fish I have picked, but probably the cheapest from the menu (halibut, perhaps). However, it's really a satisfying dinner.

Sunday, December 20, 2015

It's probably my first year taking annual leave on my birthday. Indeed, it's special, without needing to think much about unfinished work on that day.

On my birthday eve, it's my first time going to G Kelawai rooftop bar, for a drink.

Too bad that it rained, that I couldn't sit outside for the night view. Since I reached just before 10pm (it's a wed), I didn't had a chance to go for free drinks since it's ladies night (8pm-10pm, I think)

Very quiet place, which is very suitable for chit chats.

The night couldn't end with my favourite Chulia Street wantan mee.

This street reminds me of Thailand, with many hawkers selling till late night, after midnight.

The day started with an Italian meal, which ended with a nice dessert.

(well, it didn't actually started with a meal, it started with me running errands -> dental appointments and car servicing)

Having a small, miniature birthday cake, having the whole karaoke room, selecting and singing unlimited songs.

A ladybird cake :)

And, I went for free cocktails on that night again :)

Life is always pretty and sweet when old friends are celebrating together with me. Something I'd cherish in life, valuing my loved ones :)

(Okay, don't stop reading from here even though I'm not a fashionista)

Old things must go!

(oops.. sorry for the mess)

This is WHERE you should start as there is no room for change if you don’t make it yourself. Open up your closet and take a really good look at your clothes. Ask yourself a one simple question – if you were in a store, what items from your closet would you want to buy? It is a very simple but quite efficient game you might want to play once in a while.

At the same time, it's difficult to execute it. If you want to stop spending hours getting ready in front of your closet, it needs to be neat and colour coordinated. And there are many charity organizations who collect old clothes, so we don't really need to worry about our old clothes going into the waste.
Some people even post it in forums and facebook groups to sell them (well, it works for some of my friends!)

Stretch new shoes painlessly

I have always have issues with pumps. Sometimes to the stage of buying a size bigger for my feet.

The most effective way to tackle this problem includes the freezer, whether you believe it or not. If you fill a couple of freezer bags with water, place them in your shoes and put them into the freezer overnight. You will be able to see a huge difference in the morning.

Be smart when buying a new jacket

Ahem.. my old profile pic with a denim jacket.

Buying jackets, coats and blazers has just one rule that you need to follow – it needs to fit your shoulders. That’s all. If it is too tight or too wide, leave it in the store because it is that one thing that is very difficult to alter and not to mention a waste of money.

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Cafes have been sprouting in Penang, and somewhat it spread to BM, Butterworth, SP and even Alor Setar... The last i remembered, Alor star doens't have Starbucks or Coffeebean, thus, it's still less competitive to open a cafe business there.

All I remember is Blackwood from Kedah.
Besides Blackwood, there are many cafes around, and after going to a few cafes, I finally found a coffee place that I enjoyed (that comes together with the ambience/environment/people).

So, this cafe is called Tiffz Coffee Gallery, located at Pekan Simpang Kuala, Alor Setar (located above Bank Rakyat) and there is a day market along the road. Since it only open after lunch, I only had coffee and the well known waffles+ice cream. I would probably be back again for dinner some day.

The cafe is situated on the 1st floor of the row of shop lots, thus climbing up the stairs is required, and you need to look up higher for the signboard.

It had really nice cushions around, but hopefully, it also goes into periodic cleaning/washing. :D

If i remember correctly, the waffle cost RM12, which I thought it's still reasonable as compared to some places which sells RM15 or RM16...

Then again, my favourite waffle place is still Leomag - cheap and good and awesome.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

I found a really nice place for food which is really worth for those with big and huge tummy since it's a semi buffet dinner. We could order any main course and we will be entitled for the unlimited salad/soup/desserts. This place is Saffron and it's located at the basement of Prangin mall (below Parkson)

Pumpkin soup. It's not all the time the same soup. sometimes it's just mushroom soup.

Salad with olives and eggs.

Latte.

The promotion keeps changing. Sometimes we could add on for coffee, sometimes we can't. The last time i went, there was promotion for citibankers, but now, not anymore.

And some of the food that we ordered. I been here for another two times, but I think i probably stop going there for the time being, as the food isn't that consistent, but to me, it's really worth if you have a big tummy to start with.